As soon as these words came out, everyone present was shocked, even the imperial concubine herself was stunned for a moment.
The queen frowned with a complicated expression.
Zhao Yuancheng just looked at the imperial concubine and smiled, "What's wrong? Are you so happy that you can't speak?"
The imperial concubine slowly stood up, tears glistening in her eyes. "Your Majesty, is what you said true?"
"You are not joking."
These four words carry so much weight.
Fu Qianyu gently stroked her belly, but couldn't help but sigh in her heart. Ever since the newcomer entered the palace, the emperor's favor towards the imperial concubine was no longer as great as before.
Everyone said that the imperial concubine had fallen out of favor.
But what Zhao Yuancheng did today was simply to tell everyone that the imperial concubine's status was still unshakable.
Furthermore, although the title of Duke of Fuguo is hereditary, the Gao family has no one in the court and only has this one daughter, so Zhao Yuancheng can be so confident in letting the imperial concubine raise the prince.
But if the Gao family holds a large number of troops, given the imperial concubine's temperament, I'm afraid she will end up like Imperial Noble Consort Dunsu.
The imperial concubine had an infinite smile on her face. She lifted her skirt and walked to the center of the main hall. She kowtowed respectfully to Zhao Yuancheng and the empress dowager, "Your Highness, I thank you, Your Highness, and Your Highness. Long live the Emperor, and may the Empress Dowager live a thousand years."
"Get up."
The queen wore a gentle smile on her face and said, "Congratulations, sister."
"Thank you, Queen."
After the banquet, Zhao Yuancheng accompanied the imperial concubine back to Yongfu Palace.
Although the night after the snow stopped was cold, the moonlight was very beautiful. After coming out of Yuqing Palace, Fu Qianyu abandoned the warm sedan chair and slowly walked back along the long street.
Not long after, Concubine Wan also caught up and the two walked together.
Speaking of the Imperial Concubine having a child tonight, Concubine Wan couldn't help but sigh, "The Imperial Concubine is truly blessed."
Fu Qianyu smiled suddenly and didn't say anything. Wan Jieyu continued, "Oh, by the way, sister is pregnant. I haven't congratulated you yet, so I'd like to congratulate you on your pregnancy."
As for Concubine Wan, Fu Qianyu always kept a proper distance from her, "We are all sisters, please stand up quickly."
Wan Jieyu smiled faintly, "I just don't know when my younger sister will be as blessed as you."
"My sister is favored by the emperor, and I believe there will be good news soon."
Speaking of this, Concubine Wan's face flashed with dejection. "To be honest, sister, the imperial physician said that my body is cold and it is difficult for me to get pregnant. Since I became the emperor's favorite, I have taken countless pregnancy-preserving medicines and tried countless folk remedies, but to no avail. I am afraid that I have no hope of having children in this life."
As she spoke, she stopped and looked at Fu Qianyu expectantly. "I once heard from the old maids in the palace that if you can get a piece of a pregnant woman's personal belongings and put it under your pillow, you will get pregnant. Now that you are pregnant, I wonder if you can give me something. I know this may be abrupt, but I hope you will show some mercy."
As she spoke, Concubine Wan knelt in front of Fu Qianyu.
Fu Qianyu raised her eyebrows slightly and hurriedly ordered Lingyun to help the girl up. "My dear sister, I know how much you want to have a child. I shouldn't refuse you, but there's a rule in my hometown that if you give away your belongings after you become pregnant, it's like giving away the blessing of having a child. Although this is unfounded, as a mother, I must be extremely careful when it comes to my child. I hope you can understand."
In the darkness, Wan Jieyu's eyes darkened for a moment, but after a moment, they returned to their usual gentleness. "Sister, you are right. I was reckless."
Fu Qianyu acted very generous, holding Wan Jieyu's hand affectionately and walking slowly. "Actually, there are many ways to help you get pregnant. There's even a saying that the more anxious you are, the less likely it is to happen. When I first entered the Eastern Palace, I was just as anxious as you, but later I stopped being obsessed with it and ended up getting pregnant. My sister is dignified and virtuous, so why don't you relax for now? Maybe you'll get pregnant soon."
Wan Jieyu smiled happily, "I feel much better now that you have said this, sister."
As they were talking, they arrived at Huayang Palace.
Wan Jieyu watched Fu Qianyu go in, then knelt down and left.
Back in the bedroom, Peirong helped Fu Xiyu change her clothes. Thinking of what Wan Jieyu had just asked her for something, she asked in confusion, "Your Majesty, how come this servant didn't know there's such a custom in our hometown?"
Fu Qianyu smiled but said nothing. Lingyun was so angry that she reached out and tapped her forehead, sighing, "You are such a fool! Can't you hear that this is just an excuse from our queen?"
"Wan Jieyu's mind is unfathomable. Who can guess what she will do with the Majesty's personal belongings? If she gives the Majesty's things to a certain guard, the Majesty's reputation will be ruined."
Peirong suddenly realized after hearing this, "So that's how it is. It's me who's stupid."
Ever since Zhao Yuancheng said he wanted to raise Concubine Sun's child under the Imperial Concubine's wing, the Imperial Concubine would visit Concubine Sun in Zhuixia Pavilion almost every day.
All the good things that the Duke of Fuguo brought in from outside the palace were sent to Concubine Sun by the Imperial Concubine.
After all, Concubine Sun was born a palace maid, and she really couldn't resist the imperial concubine's enthusiasm.
But as time went by, she gradually felt that the imperial concubine really loved this child.
She was born in a humble family and had always been afraid that her child would be implicated by her as the biological mother. Now that she has an adoptive mother of noble birth, the child will surely not be bullied in the future.
Since Concubine Xi recovered, she would go to the Queen's Palace to sit for a while from time to time, and her temperament became much calmer than before.
That day, Zhao Yuancheng came to the Queen's Palace to visit the princess after leaving court. Speaking of Concubine Xi, he raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "I heard that Concubine Xi has been visiting you often recently?"
The Queen smiled faintly, "Yes, Concubine Xi likes Jiahe very much. A few days ago, I don't know where I got a pair of glass horses, and the princess likes them very much."
Zhao Yuancheng nodded and sighed, "The last time I saw her, she was much calmer. This is all thanks to you."
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